CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament semifinals are scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, November 5 on the campuses of Luther College and Wartburg College.
Luther College (7-2-7 overall, 4-0-4 A-R-C) is taking the pitch for the first time this postseason after earning a first round bye after sharing the league regular season title and earning the No. 1 seed. They will host No. 4 Central College (9-3-5 overall, 4-1-3 A-R-C). The Norse and Dutch previously met on October 14 where the Norse picked up a 5-0 win. Luther is looking to raise the tournament trophy for the first time since 2019 while Central is still on the search for their first title.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from the Luther College Soccer Pitch. The winner will advance to the championship match.
The Wartburg College Knights (7-7-2 overall, 5-2-1 A-R-C) shared the regular season title and earned the No. 2 seed. The Knights will now prepare to host No. 3 Loras College (11-1-6 overall, 4-1-3 A-R-C) on Wednesday evening. These two teams met earlier this season on October 18 where Wartburg picked up the 1-0 win at home. The Knights are looking to defend their tournament title this season and the Duhawks are on the hunt for their first tournament title since 2021.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Salzwedel Field on the campus of Wartburg College. The winner will advance to the championship match.
The championship match, with the berth to the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament on the line, is set for Saturday, November 8 at the highest remaining seed in the bracket.
Admission:
Ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without a valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older). Children 5 and under, and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free.
First Round - Saturday, November 1
No. 5 Nebraska Wesleyan University (0) at
No. 4 Central College (2)
No. 6 Simpson College (0) at
No. 3 Loras College (7)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 5
No. 4 Central College at No. 1 Luther College - 7:00 p.m.
No. 3 Loras College at No. 2 Wartburg College - 7:00 p.m.
Championship - Saturday, November 8
Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner
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About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
